Ken Ross

Ken Ross is the Director of Biomedical Engineering and Asset Management at Quest Diagnostics, where they oversee the operation of eight esoteric labs and played a pivotal role in designing and building the largest lab in the western hemisphere. During the COVID-19 pandemic, Ken served on a task force that automated sample pooling, significantly enhancing national testing capacity. Previously, Ken spent 16 years at ECRI Institute, consulting on healthcare technology and supply chain management. They began their career as Chief Biomedical Engineer at the VA Medical Center, improving departmental efficiencies and achieving high accreditation standards. Ken earned a Bachelor's degree in Bioengineering from Syracuse University and completed graduate studies in Biomedical Engineering at Drexel University.